Darkest Soft Periwinkle is a very dark, saturated shade in the purple color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #160A29, which equals rgb(22, 10, 41) in RGB and hsl(263, 61%, 10%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C46 M76 Y0 K84, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#160A29 - RGB
22, 10, 41 - HSL
263°, 61%, 10% - CMYK
46, 76, 0, 84 - Family
Purple - Tone
Very dark, saturated
About Darkest Soft Periwinkle
Purple shades blend the stability of blue with the energy of red. They are linked with creativity, luxury and imagination, and give designs a distinctive, premium feel. Try it as a primary brand color, a section background, or a highlight against neutral layouts. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 18.93:1. Its complementary color is #1D290A.
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Darkest Soft Periwinkle color codes
| HEX | #160A29 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(22, 10, 41) |
| HSL | hsl(263, 61%, 10%) |
| HSV | 263°, 76%, 16% |
| CMYK | 46%, 76%, 0%, 84% |
| Decimal | 1444393 |
Shades and tints of Darkest Soft Periwinkle
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#D8D6DB - 100
#B1ADB8 - 200
#8B8594 - 300
#645C70 - 400
#3D334D - 500
#160A29 - 600
#120822 - 700
#0F071B - 800
#0B0515 - 900
#07030E - 950
#040207
Color harmonies for Darkest Soft Periwinkle
- Complementary
#1D290A≈ Darkest Soft Apple - Analogous −30°
#0A0E29≈ Darkest Soft Royal - Analogous +30°
#250A29≈ Darkest Soft Orchid - Triadic +120°
#29160A≈ Darkest Soft Cinnabar - Triadic +240°
#0A2916≈ Darkest Soft Jade - Split 150°
#29250A≈ Darkest Soft Gold - Split 210°
#0E290A≈ Darkest Soft Shamrock
Contrast and accessibility of Darkest Soft Periwinkle
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Darkest Soft Periwinkle | Aa | 18.93:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Darkest Soft Periwinkle | Aa | 1.11:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Darkest Soft Periwinkle
background-color: #160A29;color: #160A29;background-color: rgb(22, 10, 41);background-color: hsl(263, 61%, 10%);:root { --color-darkest-soft-periwinkle: #160A29; }class="bg-[#160A29]"Colors similar to Darkest Soft Periwinkle
- Darkest Soft Iris
#130A29 - Darkest Soft Violet
#190A29 - Darkest Soft Indigo
#100A29 - Darkest Soft Amethyst
#1D0A29 - Darkest Soft Ultramarine
#0D0A29 - Darkest Muted Periwinkle
#170F24 - Darkest Muted Iris
#150F24 - Darkest Bright Periwinkle
#15052E - Darkest Bright Violet
#19052E - Darkest Muted Violet
#190F24 - Darkest Muted Indigo
#130F24 - Darkest Soft Grape
#200A29
More purple shades
- Bright Periwinkle
#6B19E6 - Medium Light Bright Periwinkle
#833EEA - Light Bright Periwinkle
#9A63EE - Pale Bright Periwinkle
#B288F2 - Very Pale Bright Periwinkle
#CAACF6 - Palest Bright Periwinkle
#E1D1FA - Very Dark Soft Periwinkle
#281249 - Dark Soft Periwinkle
#3A1B6A - Deep Soft Periwinkle
#4C238B - Medium Dark Soft Periwinkle
#5E2BAB - Soft Periwinkle
#7033CC
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Darkest Soft Periwinkle?
The HEX code for Darkest Soft Periwinkle is #160A29.
What is the RGB value of Darkest Soft Periwinkle?
Darkest Soft Periwinkle has an RGB value of 22, 10, 41 (rgb(22, 10, 41)). In HSL it is 263°, 61%, 10%.
What text color should I use on Darkest Soft Periwinkle?
Use white text on Darkest Soft Periwinkle. White text has a contrast ratio of 18.93:1 and black text has 1.11:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Darkest Soft Periwinkle?
The complementary color of Darkest Soft Periwinkle is #1D290A. Analogous colors #0A0E29 and #250A29 also pair well.